This spring, more than 265,000 students at 109 colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada collectively saved over 2.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity—equivalent to averting 3 million pounds of … Read more
Students and Nature
Green School Challenge A Success
“We will persevere until every watt is watched!” proclaimed the 4th and 5th grade students in Brentwood Elementary School’s Environmental Club. Such is an example of the enthusiasm generated by a recent … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: BP Attacks Science and NWF, and more
Almost four years since the Gulf oil disaster in 2010, Gulf wildlife continues to suffer. National Wildlife Federation’s newly released report provides evidence of the ongoing environmental impacts of the … Read more
NWF’s Fellowship Program – Deadline Extended to 5/14
The application deadline for the 2014 NWF Emerging Leaders Fellowships has been extended to Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Apply and learn more here: www.nwf.org/fellows Since 2000, National Wildlife Federation has … Read more
Celebrate National Frog Month with 10 Frog-tastic Activities for Kids
Did you know April is National Frog Month? Frogs are amazing amphibians, and they should be celebrated! Need inspiration? Then check out these 10 frog-tastic activities you and your kids … Read more
The Art of Sustainability
I imagine that I sat at a desk for most of my grade school education though I can’t say I recall much of those lessons. I can however recall the … Read more
Six Key Reasons The New Next Generation Science Standards Are Great News For Environmental Education
One of the most exciting things to ever happen to U.S. environmental education has come from the developers of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The reasons for this may … Read more
Organizing for Clean Energy on the Prairie
Guest Post by Timothy Sheehan The growth of renewable energy is the foundation of the fight against global climate change. In Minnesota, through renewable energy standards and healthy living initiatives, … Read more
Students at PS 57 Conduct a 14-Month Water Quality Study
March 17–23 is National Wildlife Week, and this year’s theme is water, specifically people and wildlife’s shared need for clean water. In keeping with this year’s theme, Junior Scientists and Junior … Read more
